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Naval Warfare

South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet

South Korean industry continues to evolve unmanned surface vessels as the ROK Navy targets future force needs and addresses manpower challenges.

Land Warfare

CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

CTA International (CTAI), a joint venture between KNDS France and BAE Systems, developed the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration onto armoured vehicles. It has been further developed for ships and ground-based systems.

Naval Warfare

How the US Government plans to put the US Navy’s shipbuilding programmes back on track

In an attempt to reduce delays in shipbuilding efforts, the US government, lawmakers and the Navy are betting big on further investments in the national defence industry and public shipyards. Reviewing and reformulating ongoing initiatives and business practices will also be form part of the effort.

Naval Warfare

Canadian Coast Guard OOSV Naalak Nappaaluk enters sea testing phase

Trials in North Vancouver with the Coast Guard’s largest science-dedicated vessel will involve full-scale exercises to evaluate systems’ integrations and performance.

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Land Warfare

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

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Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

Featured Industry Spotlights

Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

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Uncrewed Vehicles

UMS Skeldar, Airflite partner for MRO services

6th September 2018

UMS Skeldar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia’s Airflite to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and technical support services for its rotary …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Sentient joins Team Reaper Australia

6th September 2018

Sentient Vision Systems has joined General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' (GA-ASI's) Team Reaper Australia in its bid for Australia's Project AIR 7003, the company announced on …
Land Warfare

MSPO 2018: Lacroix tempts Polish customers with new cooperation

6th September 2018

Lacroix defence is cementing its footprint in Poland as it formally announced its partnership with local company Nylonbor at MSPO 2018. The two company have …
Land Warfare

EOS launches new R150 remote weapon system

6th September 2018

Electro Optic Systems has launched a new R150 stabilised, lightweight platform for remotely mounting weapon systems on protected vehicles, the company announced on 4 September. …
Land Warfare

Nioa delivers Assegai 155mm munitions for ADF

6th September 2018

Nioa has delivered the first batch of Assegai 155mm munitions for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF's) M777 A2 howitzers. The delivery is a part of …
Land Warfare

Land Forces 2018: Australia wants Boxer in the ring

6th September 2018

Australia is buying its first 25 Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicles straight from the production line in Europe, it was revealed at Land Forces 2018 in …
Digital Battlespace

Land Forces 2018: CEA unveils GBAD radar

5th September 2018

CEA Technologies displayed the first-of-type ground-based CEATAC radar – which stands for CEA Tactical – at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide. The short/medium-range AESA radar …
Land Warfare

IDE signs new contract for Patriot sub-systems

5th September 2018

Intracom Defense Electronics (IDE) has signed a new contract with Raytheon to manufacture sub-systems for the Patriot air and missile defence system, the company announced …
Naval Warfare

MSPO 2018: BAE moves closer to APKWS land and sea integration

5th September 2018

BAE Systems is pressing forward with plans for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to equip ground and naval operators, after finding success in the rotary and combat …
Digital Battlespace

UK Sentinel aircraft hits milestone

5th September 2018

The Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Sentinel surveillance aircraft has achieved over 30,000 operational flying hours over ten years of service supporting deployments ranging from international …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MSPO 2018: WZE launch Lanca 2.0 UAV neutraliser

5th September 2018

Polish electronics manufacturer Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne (WZE) is showcasing its handheld, counter-UAS platform, the Lanca 2.0, at this year's MSPO. The system is designed to force …
Military Logistics

Site chosen for joint German-Norway sub maintenance hub

5th September 2018

The new common maintenance model for the joint German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme will be set up at Haakonsvern in Norway, an announcement by the …
Defence Helicopter

Helibras delivers 31st H225M to FAB

5th September 2018

Helibras has delivered the 31st H225M helicopter to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the company announced on 3 September. The delivery is part of Airbus' …
Naval Warfare

Government watchdog agency punches holes in new USCG icebreaker programme

5th September 2018

US Coast Guard and US Navy leaders should re-evaluate the cost and development schedule for new Heavy Polar Icebreakers (HPIB), according to the government's watchdog …
Naval Warfare

USCG Waesche structurally enhanced

5th September 2018

Structural enhancement work on the US Coast Guard’s second National Security Cutter (NSC), USCG Waesche, has been completed at Vigor Marine’s Seattle shipyard. The vessel …
Special Operations

Land Forces 2018: Supacat purrs in Australasia

5th September 2018

Supacat had two of its HMT Extenda vehicles on display at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide, both being production models destined for commandos in the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MSPO 2018: Mighty Warmate 2 revealed

5th September 2018

WB Electronics has unveiled its market-ready Warmate 2 loitering munition for the first time at MSPO 2018. While the Polish company has generally kept quiet …
Land Warfare

Latvia orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition

5th September 2018

The Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered $18.8 million worth of 84mm calibre ammunition for its Carl-Gustaf rocket launchers. The order will ensure sufficient …
Defence Helicopter

MSPO 2018: Boeing geared up for Kruk decision

5th September 2018

Boeing remains optimistic that the Polish MoD will move forward with its attack helicopter programme by formally awarding a contract to an industry partner in 2019. An …

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